Before passing through town we googled restaurants in Ault and and Ugly Pony came up so we looked at their menu and saw gluten free options. Being celiac, it's difficult to find restaurants in small towns that offer gf food so we were really excited.
First impressions when walking in
was it was a cute, clean, welcoming atmosphere with a beautiful bar, pool tables and football games on tv.
Now to the menu...wow! The options were amazing! I have never had chicken and waffles and was so excited so I ordered them (I got a half portion which was more like a 1/4 portion...so I'll order the full next time). All the food is made to order so it takes a little longer to get your meal but it is definitely worth it! The waffle was crisp but soft, the chicken was beautifully breaded and was so moist when the bacon jam was a perfect addition! The maple syrup was warm and sticky and perfect. My friend ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and commented that the tomato tasted like it came out of her grandmas garden.
The fries were perfectly crispy and not soggy at all.
The owners husband was amazing and shared awesome things about how they source the food, how they bring their heritage into the restaurant and recipes. He and his family are all gluten free and he cooks like he wants to eat!
The only thing I'd recommend (and if you're celiac, you should already know) is to simply reiterate that you are celiac as some menu items aren't gf.
We will purposely be driving through Ault again, just to go to Ugly Pony! read more